Testing pictures and thumbnails... with an NHL rant...
A quick history: One day I created Canadian original characters. And then I randomly picked a hometown for them-- and they ended up being from Edmonton.
Deciding that some of them should like ice hockey, I did my research on Edmonton's National Hockey League team, the Edmonton Oilers. I downloaded their iPhone app, followed their tweets, listened to live feeds of their games; so I could be more familiar with hockey. Eventually I started to fall in love with the Oilers, and following them became more of a hobby/obsession than just a "research" thing for my characters.
I followed the Oilers to the end of their 2012-2013 season, watching them peak at hopes for a playoff spot, and then sliding down a 6-game losing streak that took all that hope away. So now, the playoff games are happening, and what team am I following?
OTTAWA SENATORS, BABY! :D
It started when I read about Erik Karlsson's injury last February--he was the first Senator I kind of got to know. After that I didn't really expose myself to much Senators stuff. In the last week of April, while the Oilers finished their season, I started hunting around for a good team to follow during the playoffs. And then I saw an article: Erik Karlsson was returning to the Senators' lineup.
Out of curiosity, I followed the Senators game against the Washington Capitals, the first game Karlsson participated in after coming back (which the Senators won 2-1 in overtime, and also the game in which they clinched a playoff spot!)
And was I impressed with Karlsson!
He recorded assists on both Senators goals, and registered 8 shots on goal--more than any other player. That was when I decided that I shouldstalk follow Karlsson and the Senators.
(Of course, hisbeautiful face pleasant appearance helped keep me interested. *bricked*)
At any rate, now I am following the Ottawa Senators on the road to the Stanley Cup championship! In addition to following Karlsson on Twitter, I've also followed a ton of other Senators players ↓
A quick history: One day I created Canadian original characters. And then I randomly picked a hometown for them-- and they ended up being from Edmonton.
Deciding that some of them should like ice hockey, I did my research on Edmonton's National Hockey League team, the Edmonton Oilers. I downloaded their iPhone app, followed their tweets, listened to live feeds of their games; so I could be more familiar with hockey. Eventually I started to fall in love with the Oilers, and following them became more of a hobby/obsession than just a "research" thing for my characters.
I followed the Oilers to the end of their 2012-2013 season, watching them peak at hopes for a playoff spot, and then sliding down a 6-game losing streak that took all that hope away. So now, the playoff games are happening, and what team am I following?
OTTAWA SENATORS, BABY! :D
It started when I read about Erik Karlsson's injury last February--he was the first Senator I kind of got to know. After that I didn't really expose myself to much Senators stuff. In the last week of April, while the Oilers finished their season, I started hunting around for a good team to follow during the playoffs. And then I saw an article: Erik Karlsson was returning to the Senators' lineup.
Out of curiosity, I followed the Senators game against the Washington Capitals, the first game Karlsson participated in after coming back (which the Senators won 2-1 in overtime, and also the game in which they clinched a playoff spot!)
And was I impressed with Karlsson!
He recorded assists on both Senators goals, and registered 8 shots on goal--more than any other player. That was when I decided that I should
(Of course, his
At any rate, now I am following the Ottawa Senators on the road to the Stanley Cup championship! In addition to following Karlsson on Twitter, I've also followed a ton of other Senators players ↓
So yeah, I'm more or less following the other teams matched up in the first round of the playoffs, too (San Jose is totally crushing Vancouver, btw), but I'm busy stalking the ADORABLE Senators on Twitter. They just keep messing with each other; so cute! :D
Meanwhile, the Vote for the EA Sports NHL 14 game cover is happening, too! The second round just finished. Being obligated to my Oilers, I voted for Taylor Hall in the second round, along with Matt Duchene from the Colorado Avalanche because Duchene is one ridiculously handsome kid (and yes, I find him a pretty good player, too, lol)
In this third round, the top 16 players get matched up into 8 pairs, and voters have to choose one player per pair.
I hoped Hallsy and Duchene wouldn't get matched...
But they did get matched, and now I'm the saddest, most indecisive person on the planet! I swear. I want to vote Duchene, but I'm pretty sure Hallsy is going to win (I think he's more popular).
And I also feel a bit guilty. I mean I followed the Oilers through everything and voted Hallsy and now I'm just running over to Duchene. XD Whatever. Time will tell.
Erik Karlsson Taylor Hall Matt Duchene
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Meanwhile, the Vote for the EA Sports NHL 14 game cover is happening, too! The second round just finished. Being obligated to my Oilers, I voted for Taylor Hall in the second round, along with Matt Duchene from the Colorado Avalanche because Duchene is one ridiculously handsome kid (and yes, I find him a pretty good player, too, lol)
In this third round, the top 16 players get matched up into 8 pairs, and voters have to choose one player per pair.
I hoped Hallsy and Duchene wouldn't get matched...
But they did get matched, and now I'm the saddest, most indecisive person on the planet! I swear. I want to vote Duchene, but I'm pretty sure Hallsy is going to win (I think he's more popular).
And I also feel a bit guilty. I mean I followed the Oilers through everything and voted Hallsy and now I'm just running over to Duchene. XD Whatever. Time will tell.
Erik Karlsson Taylor Hall Matt Duchene
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